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To: LindyBill who wrote (406177)	1/23/2011 1:35:18 PM
From: goldworldnet	Respond to of 794393

Sounds like a "deep pockets" problem because they know the government is paying for it. * * *

To: LindyBill who wrote (406177)	1/23/2011 1:39:38 PM
From: Bearcatbob	2 Recommendations Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 794393

"My Hospital charges Medicare $787 for a heart scan. You will find "specials" on these all over the country from Scan centers for as low as $99." And your hospital likely absorbs millions of unpaid bills.

To: LindyBill who wrote (406177)	1/23/2011 2:48:00 PM
From: Katelew	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 794393

I tried calling around to dentists to price their services for crowns. They all charge the same thing. In my area, advertising services would not change the fees of docs and dentists. Waiting times are long for appointments. They have no reason to cut prices. I am noticing, though, the discounted offers for scans, mammograms, etc. in my area, too. For preventive care, this is great. Emergency care and routine surgeries, though, one will pay the max I suspect. There is a large diagnostic clinic in my area that does offer a 20% discount on all office visits (not lab work) to anyone without health insurance.